Ice Class Tanker

This solicitation from the Department of the Navy's Military Sealift Command seeks offers for an ice class tanker. Offerors must be able to design, build, deliver and support an ice class tanker that will operate in Arctic and Antarctic waters to support DOD missions. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical qualifications, past performance, and price. The original closing date for receipt of proposals was April 20, 2021 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time, but has been extended to April 23, 2021 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time by amendment N32205-20-R-4143-0001.

There is no set-aside designated for this procurement. The predominate NAICS code is 336611 and the primary PSC code is J998. As this is a new construction contract, there are no incumbent contractors. The value of the contract is unknown but is estimated to be in the hundreds of millions based on the construction of specialized tankers. The vessel must be built and delivered within 36 months of contract award, and contractor support is required for the operational life of the vessel. The place of performance will involve shipyards within the United States and operation in the Arctic and Antarctic regions.